This webinar will feature two pressing ecological concerns impacting landscapes throughout our region: jumping worms and browntail moths. 

Pre-registration is required. Please register by clicking here. Zoom login information will be emailed to you.

A recording and relevant resources will be shared with anyone who registers for the event. 

State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine Counties, how they potentially impact our ecosystem, and provide guidance on how to slow their spread. Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service Entomologist, will discuss the infamous browntail moth and their disruptive presence, from irritating caterpillars to defoliation of trees. Her presentation will cover their life cycle, ecological significance, and how communities can address their presence.

The Bangor Public Library and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension co-host this program. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Candis Joyce at candis.joyce@bangorpubliclibrary.org or (207) 922-6054. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.